Shiso also known as Perilla or Beefsteak plant is a nice addition to the herb garden. At one to three feet tall and only about one foot wide its complicated flavor could become a new favorite without needing too much space. 

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Growing Purple Shiso (Perilla) Microgreens Seeds

• Seed Presoak: 8 hrs
• Other Names: Perilla, Beefsteak Plant
• Days to Plant Maturity: 20 days + (can grow on; harvest at personal preference)
• Growth Medium: Soil Preferred—cover with vermiculite as light aids germination.
• Plant Color: Purple stems and leaves with a green underside
• Flavor: Resembles anise and fennel and basil
• Nutrients: Vitamins B, C, and K, folic acid, and fiber

• Shiso Seeds - Purple - 0.25 Oz - Perilla frutescens - AKA: Perilla, Beefsteak Plant
• Non-GMO - Open Pollinated - High Germination Rate
• Seeds For: Herb Gardening, Microgreens
• Days to Full Maturity: 60-85 -- Annual -- USDA Hardiness Zone: Annual Crop Not Intended To Overwinter
• Mountain Valley Seed Company Brand - Premium Quality Seeds

The flavor is somewhere between mint and basil with hints of anise and cinnamon. It can be used as a sushi wrap, as a garnish or in a fruit or green salad. The purple Shiso is used in pickling to add a violet hue. Whether you choose the green or purple, this is a plant that lends itself to culinary creativity. Non-GMO. Full maturity in 60-85 Days. Microgreen harvest between 16 to 22 Days.

- Wikipedia - Shiso